Postgraduate Course: Science Education (BIME11078)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This theme will explore formal science education and science teaching pedagogy from the perspective of a science communicator. It will include an introduction to science curricula both national and international, theories of how children learn science, misconceptions in science, working with schools and teachers, managing groups and behaviour, enhancing the school science curriculum and the interaction of formal and informal science learning. The theory will be complemented by the practical module Science Education in Context. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Online Activities 45,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
53 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Either
An essay, which critically examines a range of science communication activities and draws on current literature in science pedagogy for the classroom.
Or
A classroom resource which demonstrates an understanding of science pedagogy and classroom dynamics. |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate confidence to work professionally and effectively with schools.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of science teaching pedagogy and educational research and its role in the enhancement of science communication practice.
- Demonstrate a recognition of the interplay between formal and informal science learning and how science communication activities can enhance and enrich formal education.
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elizabeth Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3258
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Course secretary | Ms Marie-Therese Rafferty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3160
Email: |
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